Matrilocal (adj)
mat-ri-low-kal
Denoting a custom in marriage whereby the husband goes to live with the wife’s community.
Early 20th century: from Latin mater, matr- ‘mother’ + local.
Example sentences
“Studies have shown us that the community was matrilocal in its set up.”
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